It's a great deal for the Nets. They actually got rid of GWall's contract. Upgrade at SF and PF and Jet off the bench isn't bad at all. While I am sure they took on salary, was it THAT much of an increase? Pierce is expiring and KG only has a year left after this upcoming season. They are old sure, but I think if Pierce is your 3rd best player and KG your 4th or 5th, you're in pretty good shape.

This is a good move. It is arguable that the 2nd best team in the east could be the Nets. They have a bunch of talent in their starting 5. 3 out of the 5 starter positions the Nets are better than the Heat, yes an old Garnett is still better than a prime Bosh.

If D. Wade takes a step back like he did in the finals, the east will be very interesting this upcoming year. Lebron in the past has proven that he hates playing against Pierce and Garnett. Plus Bosh sucks.

As far as the 3 draft picks. If one of their big contracts are set to expire I believe that they can move them and take on bigger contracts. Similar to Gerald Wallace.

How will that look if they flop this year. And how big is their window? 2 years max.

Agreed.. and with Kidd as coach... hmmm.

I wonder about that cause Kidd has this rep as being a "coaches player" but that doesnt mean he can scheme Ds, set game ending plays and manage a clock.. I assume he will hire talented back up to himself...

There is a serious " Lakers flop feel potential" to this line up vis a vis Howard and Nash to LA

I wonder about that cause Kidd has this rep as being a "coaches player" but that doesnt mean he can scheme Ds, set game ending plays and manage a clock.. I assume he will hire talented back up to himself...

There is a serious " Lakers flop feel potential" to this line up vis a vis Howard and Nash to LA

I think it's very different then the Lakers. KG can fit into any system. He doesn't demand the ball on offense at this point. As for Pierce, frankly they needed a player like him anyway. They have all the big names, but they fit together considerably better then the Lakers. Joe Johnson may have to change his game even more with Pierce there. If he can transition to a spot up shooter, I personally think they will be ok.

Having a rookie coach seems an odd decision. Perhaps they had the KG deal in the works (KG is like another coach). Kidd I believe has already hired Lawrence Frank as his lead assistant, so I think the team around him will be pretty solid.

The picks are a bit much, but in theory where they will be picking (20's and up), you can buy one of those picks for $3mill in most drafts.